Polenta For Breakfast Recipe

Name: Polenta For Breakfast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Polenta; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 cups boiling water; 1 cup coarse cornmeal or polenta, preferably from Bob's Red Mill; 1 cup cold water; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 1/4 cup butter or light olive oil; 1/4-1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan or shredded sharp Cheddar (optional); 1/4-1/2 cups milk, cream or half-and-half; Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper; For Serving; 4-6 poached or fried eggs; 1 pound Breakfast sausage, ham or bacon, cooked as desired; 8-12 Toasted and buttered ciabatta squares (2 slices per person); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, chives or green onion

Servings: persons

For the Polenta
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups boiling water
1 cup coarse cornmeal or polenta, preferably from Bob's Red Mill
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 cup butter or light olive oil
1/4-1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan or shredded sharp Cheddar (optional)
1/4-1/2 cups milk, cream or half-and-half
Kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper
For Serving
4-6 poached or fried eggs
1 pound Breakfast sausage, ham or bacon, cooked as desired
8-12 Toasted and buttered ciabatta squares (2 slices per person)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, chives or green onion

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["Grease the insert of a slow-cooker with 1 tablespoon butter. Turn heat to ""low"" setting.", "Heat 4 cups of water to boiling in a medium saucepan.", "In a large saucepan, whisk together the 1 cup cold water with the polenta until smooth and free of lumps. Add boiling water slowly, whisking constantly, until smooth.", "Transfer polenta mixture to the slow-cooker. Let cook 6-8 hours.", "About half an hour before serving, stir in the butter, optional cheese and as much milk or cream as desired to get the consistency you like. Taste; add salt if necessary and the pepper.", "To serve, divide polenta evenly into shallow bowls. Top with an egg and place sausage to one side, the ciabatta on the other. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately."]

4573

kcal

Calories

482

Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Polenta, 1 tablespoon butter, 4 cups boiling water, 1 cup coarse cornmeal or polenta, preferably from Bob's Red Mill, and more.

Yes, Polenta For Breakfast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Polenta For Breakfast

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